Local Happenings
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is partnering with “Out the Door Travel,” owned and operated by David and Leah Zanolla of Carthage, for a trip to Chicago Dec. 6-8. The trip includes round-trip train tickets, a two-night stay in downtown Chicago, a visit to the Christkindl Christmas Market, tickets to see “The Lion King”…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Humane Society will host Mutt Strut 2022: Jurassic Bark at South Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. This annual event is one of the society’s largest fundraising events of the year. Registration will start at 9 a.m., with the one-mile Mutt Strut beginning at 10 a.m. For more than 20 years, the…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department will present the September Sunday Music Concert Series: Quincy University Faculty Showcase at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the Francis Hall chapel, 1800 College Avenue. The recital is free and open to the public. Christine Damm, dean of Quincy University’s fine arts and communication department, will present “Regrets…
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QUINCY — Good Samaritan Home will hold “Stars & Sapphires,” a fundraising gala, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The gala will be the first held since 2018 due to complications and the pandemic. Funds raised go to the Good Samaritan Home Foundation, which financially supports the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The newest riverboat on the Mississippi, the American Symphony, will arrive in Hannibal at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Hannibal mayor James Hark, will present a proclamation and key to the city to the captain of the American Symphony. The American Symphony began cruising the Mississippi River for the first time this…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will launch its 2022-23 season with a concert by the Arianna String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. John’s Anglican Parish, Seventh and Hampshire. The quartet is comprised of John Mc Grosso, violin; Julia Sakharova, violin; Joanna Mendoza, viola; and Kurt Baldwin, cello. Praised for “emotional…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County is updating its multi-jurisdictional natural hazard mitigation plan. Hancock County ESDA coordinator Jack Curfman says the current plan — adopted in 2018 — will be expiring in 2023. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that each jurisdiction have an approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to be eligible for several funding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will be the site a senior adult health fair from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Kroc Center. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.…
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QUINCY — The Astronomy Club is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 in Room A021 at John Wood Community College. John Baird will be the speaker for the lecture. Lecture meetings are scheduled on the last Thursday of every month. For more information, contact Bob Weirather at 217-242-7366 or newideas21@comcast.net.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve will be the site for a nature program from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. This “Nature Adventure” family program will explore “magic spots” at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nationally certified nature educator, will play interactive nature games with the youngsters. The program is recommended…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, is recommending an annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. Flu vaccine is currently available at the Adams County Health Department. Immunizations are available Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on a walk-in…
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QUINCY — The Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, Sept. 24, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon-10 p.m. in the German historic district outside of Dick Brothers Brewery on York Street between Ninth and 10th. Beer trucks from major local distributors will be offering dozens of domestic and German beers as well…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s theater department will offer performances of “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney this week. In the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, this comedy of manners comprises a mosaic of interrelated scenes with settings ranging from the 1920s through the 1970s — some funny, some touching, some rueful. The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, is the site of an art exhibition of visiting artist John Preston. This free exhibition will take place through Oct. 22 and is open to the public. The Preston Watercolors art exhibit will close with an artist’s reception from 4-5 p.m. on Oct. 22. Preston…
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QUINCY — Every day in Illinois, thousands of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their age and size, most are not —∏ if they are buckled up at all. Adams County and Central Fire Station is participating in Child…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society’s ghost tours are scheduled on Saturdays in October plus Halloween night in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. The tours will have experienced guides to lead participants on three separate and entertaining walking tours through the cemetery. Guided tours this year will focus on Lincoln lawyers, mausoleums, vaults, crypts and Return…
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QUINCY — Connect Child and Family Solutions will hold a one-mile walk from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 24, at Bob Mays Park to raise awareness and support for the foster community. As the need for support grows in the foster care community, Connect Child and Family Solutions strives to expand. Participation in the walk…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will host its annual homecoming weekend Sept. 22-25, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 22, with the homecoming parade, pep rally and the annual balloon glow event. Weekend events include favorites like the Chuck French Memorial Golf Tournament, the QU baseball…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Union Street will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Sept. 26. Barriers will be located at O’Fallon Street and West Terrace Street to designate the closed section of Union Street Local residents can access their driveways from West Terrace Street. The Union Street Stormwater Project will replace the stormwater box culverts…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Original works by artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are the highlight of the Hannibal Art Club’s 58th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday, Sept. 23, with an exhibit opening and awards presentation at 7 p.m. A variety of achievement, excellence,…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup will be hosting a “Lunch with the Mayor” event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in City Council chambers. In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, a walking taco bar fundraiser will be served to benefit the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Free-will donations…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s annual city-wide cleanup event, in conjunction with Republic Services, will be held Monday, Sept. 26 through Friday, Sept. 30 on the northwest corner of the Quincy Town Center parking lot (near Slumberland) at 3203 Broadway. The cleanup site will be staffed and open to the public during the following…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre invites theatre enthusiasts to discover its 2023 season at its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the large shelter house in Upper Moorman Park. The event will be a potluck dinner with the meeting to follow. This evening will include staff and board presentations, volunteer opportunities and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library will celebrate International “Talk Like a Pirate Day” during the week of Sept. 19-24. Beginning Monday, the official date for the “holiday,” the library will offer passive activities including coloring pages and puzzles. A take-home craft kit for children will be available in the Children’s Room while supplies last. Story times will be books about pirates as…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s political science and criminal justice departments are sponsoring a town hall forum in celebration of Constitution Day from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in QU’s Hall of Fame Room. Constitution Day is a national celebration commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who…
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